Directional Control Valve L90LS

Directional Control
Valve L90LS
Proportional, Load-Sensing and
Pressure Compensated
Catalogue HY17-8504/UK
Catalogue HY17-8504/US
May, 2003
Catalogue HY17-8504/UK/US Directional Control Valves
Technical Information L90LS
Catalogue layout
In addition to general information and basic technical data, this Alternatively, one or more pressure, flow or voltage options are
catalogue contains descriptions of the many optional functions given.
you can specify for the L90LS, so that we may customize it to On page 7 is a general circuit diagram, which shows the
control your machine optimally. basic function areas of the L90LS, as well as the item numbers
Each function area of the valve is given as a subheading, that represent them. The same item numbers are of course
followed by a brief description. When different options are avail- used in all sub-circuit diagrams elsewhere in the catalogue.
able for a function area, the subheading is followed by an item Please note that, unless stated otherwise, all sections and
number in square brackets, e.g. Pr essur
Pressur
essuree rrelief
elief valve [16]
[16]. views of the valves have been drawn as seen from the inlet sec-
This is followed by a series of coded options, e.g. PA1 A1, PS
PS, YY, tion.
together with a brief description of what each code represents.
Computer-aided valve specification

We have developed a computer program to specify the L90LS hydraulic circuit diagram for your valve, as well as a unique ID
on the basis of the criteria for each individual machine function. number that is stamped into the valve data plate. Your valve
The program facilitates optimal configuration of the valve for specifications are then stored on our database to facilitate
maximum performance in different applications. It also gener- rapid identification in the event of service enquiries or re-order-
ates documentation in the form of a detailed specification and ing.
Early consultation with Parker saves time and money

Our experienced engineers have in-depth knowledge of control characteristics and economic criterie. By consulting
different types of hydraulic system and the ways in which they Parker early in the project planning stage, you are assured of a
work. They are at your disposal to offer expert advice on the comprehensive hydraulic system that gives your machine the
best system for the desired combination of machine functions, best possible operating and control characteristics.
Conversion factors
1 kg = 2.2046 lb
1N = 0.22481 lbf
1 bar = 14.504 psi
1l = 0.21997 UK gallon
1l = 0.26417 US gallon
Parker reserves the right to modify products without prior no-
tice. 1 cm3 = 0.061024 in3
Typical curves and diagrams are used in this catalog. 1m = 3.2808 feet
Even though the catalog is revised and updated continuously, 1 mm = 0.03937 in
there is always the possibility of errors. For more detailed infor- 9/5 °C + 32 = °F
mation about the products, please contact Parker.
2 Parker Hannifin AB
Mobile Controls Division
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List of contents Page

General .......................................................................................................................... 4
Technical data ............................................................................................................... 6
Hydraulic circuit diagram showing basic functions of L90LS ..................................... 7
Inlet section [15] ............................................................................................................ 8
Pressure relief valve [16] ......................................................................................... 9
Pressure setting [17] ............................................................................................... 9
Load signal system [20] ........................................................................................ 10
Pump-unloading function [22] .............................................................................. 11
Tank connection T1 [25] ........................................................................................ 11
Pump connection P1 [26] ..................................................................................... 11
End section [30] .......................................................................................................... 12
LS connection [31] ................................................................................................ 12
Pump connection P2 [32] ..................................................................................... 12
Counterpressure valve / tank connection T2 [33] ................................................ 13
Tank connection T3 [34] ........................................................................................ 13
Internal-pilot pressure supply [37] ........................................................................ 14
Pilot filter [39] ........................................................................................................ 14
Separate tank connection for pilot circuit [40] ..................................................... 14
Activation of lever disengagement [42] ................................................................ 14
Spool sections ............................................................................................................. 15
Spool actuator, enclosed variant, ECH, PC .......................................................... 15
Spool actuator, open variant, type C .................................................................... 15
Basic variants of spool section [47] ..................................................................... 16
Spool actuators [50] .............................................................................................. 17
Directly operated, with open spool-end ......................................................... 17
Spool actuators [50] contd. ............................................................................ 18
ON/OFF remote-controlled, with open spool-end .......................................... 18
Remote-controlled, proportional spool actuators with open spool-end ........ 18
Lever brackets [51] ......................................................................................... 18
Directly operated with enclosed spool-ends .................................................. 19
Proportionally remote-controlled, with enclosed spool-ends ......................... 19
Proportionally remote-controlled, with enclosed spool-ends ......................... 20
Onn/off remote controlled, with enclosed spool-ends ................................... 20
Connector ........................................................................................................ 20
Lever bracket [51] ........................................................................................... 21
Lever disengagement [52] .............................................................................. 21
Pilot restrictor [55 A, B] ................................................................................... 21
Choice of spool ..................................................................................................... 22
Spool function [60] .......................................................................................... 22
Flow requirements [61 A, B] ........................................................................... 22
Area ratios [62] ................................................................................................ 23
Load characteristics [63] ................................................................................ 23
Force feedback [64 A, B] ................................................................................ 23
Pressure compensator / load-hold check valve [66] ..................................... 24
Damping of pressure compensator [67] ........................................................ 24
Spool designations [69] .................................................................................. 24
Flow settings [72] ............................................................................................ 25
Feed-reducing valve [75] ...................................................................................... 25
Setting of feed reduction in the A-/B-port [75A] [75B] ......................................... 25
Port relief and/or anti-cavitation valves [76 A, B] ................................................. 26
System functions ......................................................................................................... 27
System signal lines [80] ........................................................................................ 27
Individual LS connection [81] ............................................................................... 27
Two-speed function [82] ....................................................................................... 28
Internal connection of service port [85] ............................................................... 28
Function manifolds [90-99] ................................................................................... 28
Dimensional drawing, Spool actuators with enclosed spool end .............................. 29
Dimensional drawing, Spool actuators with open spool end .................................... 30
Levers for open spool-actuators ................................................................................. 31
Direct lever for enclosed spool-actuators .................................................................. 31
[00] refer to position numbers in the customer specification.
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General
The L90LS is a stackable, multi-section, draulic or electro-hydraulic remote con- range of common, section- or port-spe-
load-sensing, pressure-compensated di- trol. Some of our remote-controlled spool cific optional functions can be integrated
rectional valve for mobile machines such actuators can be fitted with a supple- into the L90LS. Examples include:
as cranes, skylifts, forklift trucks, platform mentary direct lever to give a dual-con-
trucks, excavators and harvesters. It is trol and/or emergency facility. The wide • a bypass function in the inlet section
designed for working pressures of up to range of actuating options gives the ma- for systems fed by fixed pumps
320 bar and a maximum pump flow of chine designer great freedom in terms of • a pump-unloading function that
150 l/min. The valve can be given excel- control criteria and component location. blocks the pump inlet when activated,
lent simultaneous-operating characteris- thus enabling an emergency-stop
tics, which enable several machine func- Customization and economy function to be incorporated into the
tions to be operated responsively at the The L90LS can be tailored optimally to system
same time, regardless of the sizes of in- control either simple or complex ma- • section-specific pressure compensa-
dividual loads. chine-functions and combinations tion
To facilitate precise customization for thereof. Its facilities for integrating total,
different applications, the L90LS is of • section-specific load-hold check func-
wholly customized solutions for a wide tions
wholly modular construction. Each valve range of applications give low system
is therefore built to order, so that it incor- costs and minimal energy consumption. • port-specific relief and anti-cavitation
porates exactly the valve functions and functions
values needed to control the given ma- Safety and serviceability • port-specific feed reduction
chine in an optimal way. The design of the L90LS makes it easy • port-specific force-feedback functions
for machine manufacturers to comply that enable force-sensing and also
Compact, integral system with national and international safety provide a hydraulic ramp function
construction regulations, such as those contained in
• a load-signal copying function to
The total modularity of the L90LS gives the EC Machinery Directive. Special
eliminate micro-sinking
unique opportunities to integrate a wide safety functions for machines such as
range of normally external functions into cranes and skylifts can be integrated into • a built-in pilot-pressure function in the
the valve. Such functions can be com- the valve in a logical and simple way. end section
mon or specific to individual spool-sec- With all system functions contained in a • a counterpressure function that gives
tions, so that widely differing criteria for robust, compact, pre-tested unit with exceptionally good make-up charac-
individual machine functions can be met minimal external pipework, overall safety teristics and the possibility of unload-
in just one valve. This enables compact, and reliability is greatly improved at the ing lowering movements
tailored, logical, pre-tested, service- same time as servicing and the training • section-specific two-speed functions
friendly system solutions to be created of personnel is made much easier. that enable switching between per-
for many different types of machine. formance and precision work in ma-
In situations where flow demands Spool sections and flow rates chines such as cranes and skylifts
vary so greatly that two separate direc- The L90LS can be supplied in combina-
tional valves would normally be required, • automatic stopping functions for se-
tions of 1-12 spool sections or in combi-
the L90LS can, with the aid of a special lected machine movements in the
nation with special function manifolds fit-
adapter plate, be flanged to a larger event of overload or the reaching of
ted between spool sections. The maxi-
valve such as the K170LS or K220LS to other pre-determined limits
mum recommended flow rate per spool
give a compact, unitized system solution section is 125 l/min, or 90 l/m when • a lever-disengagement function that
and optimum economy. equipped with a pressure compensator. immobilizes direct levers when remote
control is engaged
Wide range of spool actuators Examples of optional functions • priority for machine functions such as
The spools in the L90LS can be actuated Depending on the application and oper- brakes and steering.
directly by means of levers or remotely ating criteria of the machine, a wide
by pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hy-
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B A B A
T1
P2B
T2B
T3B
P1
PL LS PX LSPB
L90LS with levers for direct spool actuation and equipped with
bypass for systems fed by pumps with fixed displacement.
B A B A PS
TPB
T1B
P2
P1 T3
PL PX LSPB
LS
L90LS with electro-hydraulic remote-controlled spool actuators pilot-oil supply, counterpressure function, section-specific pres-
and equipped with direct-acting pressure relief valve for sys- sure compensators, port-specific feed reducing valves, port-
tems fed by LS pumps, pump-unloading function, integrated relief and anti-cavitation valves, etc.
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Technical data
Connection for hydraulic
remote control, PC.
Service port connection, B-port.
Tank connection Pilot pressure supply
T1 [25] for external use, PS.
Separate tank connec-

tion for pilot circuit, TP
[40]
Pump connection
P2 [32]
Tank connection
T2 [33]
Tank connection
T3 [34]
Pump connection
LS connection from parallel
P1 [21]
valve LSP [31]
LS
PX Service port connection, A-port.
PL
Pressures
Pump inlet max. 320 bar* (4600 psi) Viscosity, function range 15-5000 mm2/s
Service ports max. 350 bar* (5000 psi) (at start-up only)
Tank connection max. 20 bar (290 psi) Viscosity, working range 15-380 mm2/s
Flow rates, recommended Technical information in this catalogue is applicable at an

Pump connection max. 150 l/min (40 US gpm) oil viscosity of 30 mm2/s and temperature of 50 °C using ni-
Service port, with pressure trile rubber seals.
compensator max. 90** l/min (24 US gpm)
Service port, without pressure Connections
compensator max. 125** l/min (33 US gpm) Connection Location G-version UN-version
Return from service port max. 150 l/min (40 US gpm) P1 inlet section G 3/4 1 1/16-12 UN-2B
P2 end section G 1/2 7/8-14 UNF-2B
* Stated pressures are absolute shock pressures T1 inlet section G 3/4 1 1/16-12 UN-2B
at 10 bar tank pressure. T2,T3 end section G 3/4 1 1/16-12 UN-2B
** Depending on spool variant. TP end section G 3/8 3/4-16 UNF-2B
A, B spool section G 1/2 7/8-14 UNF-2B
Feed reducing valves
LS, PL inlet section G 1/4 9/16-18 UNF-2B
Setting range 50 - 330 bar (725-4800 psi) PX inlet section G 1/4 9/16-18 UNF-2B
PS end section G 1/4 9/16-18 UNF-2B
Internal pilot pressure PS2 end section G 1/8 7/16-20 UNF-2B
Fixed setting 22 or 35 bar (320 or 508 psi) PC spool section G 1/4 9/16-18 UNF-2B
ACP, ACE, ACEF spool section G 1/8 1/8-27 NPTF
Temperature LSA/B spool section G 1/8 7/16-20 UNF-2B
Oil temperature, function range -20 to 90 °C (-4 to 194 °F) LSP end section G 1/4 9/16-18 UNF-2B
Oil temperature, working range +20 to 90 °C (68 to 194 °F)
Weights
Filtration Inlet section 5.5 kg 12.1 lb
Filtration must be arranged so that Target Contamination Class End section 4.2 kg 9.3 lb
20/18/14 according to ISO 4406 is not exceeded. For the pilot Spool section with spool actuator:
circuit, Target Contamination Class 18/16/13 according to ISO C, B3 4.1 kg 9.0 lb
4406 must not be exceeded. ACE 5.2 kg 11.5 lb
CH, CHB3, CHX, PC 4.5 kg 9.9 lb
Hydraulic fluids PCH 4.7 kg 10.4 lb
Best performance is obtained using mineral-base oil of high EC, EB, 5.2 kg 11.5 lb
quality and cleanness in the hydraulic system. ECH, ECHL, EBHL 5.4 kg 11.9 lb
Hydraulic fluids of type HLP (DIN 51524), oil for automatic
gearboxes Type A and engine oil type API CD can be used.
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Hydraulic circuit diagram showing basic functions of L90LS
50 66 76 75 50
PS
B A B A TPB 40
25 T1B
22 32
P2
39
20 37
33
15, 16
T3 34
26 P1
PL PX LSPB
LS
67 60 47 60 31
The item numbers in the hydraulic circuit diagram and ta- is equipped according to the description below. For other
ble below refer to the valve function areas for which differ- equipment alternatives, see under respective valve-function
ent options are available. The valve in the example above area [Item number] in catalogue.
Item Item
No. Code Description No. Code Description
15 CFC Inlet with bypass for systems with fixed pump. 47 TTT Section 1 equipped with pressure compensator,
separate feed reducers for A- and B-ports, and
16 PS Pilot-operated main pressure relief valve.
prepared for port relief valves in both service
20 KB Prepared for load-signal copying. ports.
22 BEN Electrically activated pump-unloading function 000 Section 2 without pressure compensator, feed re-
that blocks the pump and unloads the load ducer or port relief valve.
signal.
50 EC Section 1 equipped with proportional electro-
25 T1B Tank connection in inlet plugged. hydraulic remote control.
26 P1 Pump connection in inlet open. CH Section 2 equipped for direct operation with
spring centring.
31 LSPB Load-signal connection for parallel-connected
valve plugged. 60 D Sections 1 and 2 equipped with spool for double-
acting function, with service ports blocked in
32 P2 Pump connection
neutral position.
33 MF Counterpressure valve with fixed setting.
66 K Pressure compensator with built-in check valve
34 T3 Tank connection open. function.
37 R Pressure reducing valve with separate safety 67 0.8 Restriction of load signal to pressure compensator.
valve for internal pilot pressure supply.
75 Pressure setting for feed reducers in A- and B-
39 S Internal coarse filter for pilot circuit. ports.
40 TPB Prepared for separate tank connection from pilot 76A N2 Anti-cavitation valve in A-port.
circuit.
76B Pressure setting for combined port-relief and anti-
cavitation valve in B-port.
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Inlet section
Pump connection P1 [26] Tank connection T1 [25]
Pressure relief valve [16]
Inlet section for fixed or vari-

able pump [15]
Gauge port:
Copied load
signal LS
Pump pressure PX
Load signal PL
Pump unloading function [22]
The inlet section comes in four basic variants; one for fixed pumps, The variant for fixed pumps can be converted easily in the field
two for systems with variable pumps and another - a simple to work with variable pumps, and vice versa. (CFC ↔ LS1).
plate - for use when none of the inlet section’s integrated func- Functions for maximum pressure relief, copying of the load
tions is required. Inlet sections are equipped with pump and signal and pump unloading (which blocks the hydraulic energy
tank connections, a connection for the load signal to LS pumps supply to the valve) can be integrated into the inlet section.
and gauge ports for measuring the pump and load-signal pres-
sures. In all basic variants, the pump connection P1 [26] and
tank connection T1 [25] are open, while the other connections
are plugged.
Inlet sections [15]

CFC Inlet section for systems with fixed pump. The section
is equipped with an adjustable, pilot-operated pres-
sure relief valve [16], which protects the pump and in- P1 P1
let side of the valve. A built-in bypass diverts excess
oil directly to tank. The bypass pressure level is con-
PL PX PL PX
trolled by the load signal, and is approx. 10 bar above
the actual load-signal pressure.
CFC LS1
LS1 Inlet section for systems with LS pump. Equipped with
an adjustable, pilot-operated pressure relief valve [16],
which protects the pump and inlet side of the valve.
T1
LS2 Inlet section for systems with LS pump. Equipped with
a non-adjustable, direct-acting pressure relief valve
[16], which protects the pump and inlet side of the
valve. The LS2 variant is normally equipped with a P1
copy function for the load signal, KS [20].
IP Inlet plate without functions. Contains only connections
for pump, load signal and a gauge port for measuring
tank pressure.
∆p (bar)
PL
TX
P1
PL PX
IP
LS
LS2
CFC – Inlet section for systems with fixed pump.
LS1 – Inlet section for systems with LS pump.
q (l/min) LS2 – Inlet section for systems with LS pump.
CFC – Idling (no load) pressure drop over bypass. P1 –T1. IP – Inlet plate without functions.
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Pressure relief valve [16]

The inlet section is normally equipped with a pressure relief
valve to protect the pump and valve from pressure peaks in the
system when there are rapid changes in the load pressure.
PA1 Direct-acting pressure relief valve, PLC183, with very
fast opening sequence and good pressure characteri-
stic. The interchangeable PLC cartridge is factory set.
The cartridge has a make-up function, which means
that oil is able to flow from the tank gallery to the pump
gallery in the event of negative pressure in the pump
circuit. The valve is intended for the LS2 inlet section
[15]. For setting values, please see Pressure setting
[17].
PS Pilot-operated pressure relief valve with fast opening
sequence and very low pressure override, which effec-
tively prevents overloading of the hydraulic pump and
the machine. The valve is adjustable and is delivered
factory-set according to the value specified. The valve
is intended for the CFC and LS1 inlet sections [15].
Y Plug which can replace the pressure relief valve in the
LS2 inlet section [15]. The Y-plug blocks the connec-
tion between the pump and tank completely. PA1 - Direct-acting pressure relief valve.
Pressure setting [17]

Pressure setting for PA1 [16]
The PA1 direct-acting pressure relief valve is delivered
with a fixed setting. The following standard settings are
available:
Pressure setting in bar: 63, 80, 100, 125, 140, 160,
175, 190, 210, 230, 240, 250, 260, 280, 300 and 330.
Pressure setting for PS [16]
The PS pilot-operated pressure relief valve is adjust-
able from 50 to 320 bar. The valve can, however, be
delivered with a fixed setting according to the value
specified.
PS - Pilot-operated pressure relief valve.
∆p (bar) Pressure relief characteristic
q (l/min)
PS - Pilot-operated pressure relief valve.
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Load signal system [20]

The load-signal system consists of a series of shuttle valves,
one for each spool section in the directional valve. The shuttle
valves compare the load signals from all actuated spool sec-
tions and transmit the signal with the highest value to the PL Load signal to bypass
connection in the inlet section. If the valve has a load-signal or pump regulator
copying function, the signal is transmitted to a copy spool,
which makes a copy of the signal and transmits it to the LS
port.
If the load-signal chain is extended to a parallel-connected
valve via the LSP port [31], then the highest load signal from
the parallel-connected valve is included in the comparisons
made by the load-signal chain in the first valve.
In the case of the CFC variant of the L90LS, i.e. the variant Load signal from
fed by a fixed pump, the highest load signal is transmitted to spool section
the bypass valve, which regulates the pressure in the pressure
gallery to approx. 10 bar above the value of the signal.
KB - Inlet section without copy spool.
KB Inlet section without copy spool.
The load signal goes directly to the bypass in CFC
systems, or to the PL connection in LS systems.
KS Inlet section with copy spool. Copied load signal to
The load signal acts on a copy spool, which sends a pump regulator
copied load signal to the LS connection.
The copying system permits a certain consumption
in the load-signal line to the pumpregulator, without the
Pump
load signal being influenced. This enables simpler sys-
tem construction, with the possibility of installing logic
systems in the LS circuit. Thanks to drainage in the
pump LS regulator, the system gives better winter op-
erating characteristics with faster response, since the
oil in the LS circuit is always warm. Moreover, it pre- Load signal from
vents the tendency for the load to sink slightly at the spool section
beginning of the lifting phase.
Inlet sections of type LS2 [15] are normally
equipped with copy spools. KS - Inlet section with copy spool.
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Pump-unloading function [22]

If required, the valve can be equipped with a pump-unloading
function in the inlet section. This enables machine manufactur- Tank
ers to equip their machines with an emergency-stop function to
comply with the EC Machinery Directive. The function can be
controlled either electrically or hydraulically.
(The inlet section is not normally machined to accommo-
date the pump-unloading function.)
BB The inlet section is machined to accommodate a
pump-unloading function, and plugged. This permits From To pressure gallery
the building in of a pump-unloading function at a later pump Load signal
date if required.
BEN Electrically controlled pump-unloading function. When
the current to the electromagnet is broken, the pump
is blocked and the load signal drained to tank. In both
LS and CFC systems, this means that the pressure BB - Machined to accommodate pump-unloading function,
gallery is shut off from the pump inlet and the pump is and plugged.
unloaded.
BX Hydraulically controlled pump-unloading function.
When an external hydraulic signal with the same pres-
sure as the pump is connected to the BX port, the
pump is blocked and the load signal drained to tank.
In both LS and CFC systems, this means that the pres-
sure gallery is shut off from the pump inlet and the
pump is unloaded.
Connection: G1/2 or 9/16-18 UNF-2B.
Tank connection T1 [25]

T1 Tank connection T1 is open. Normal variant.
T1B Tank connection T1 is blocked.
T1X Used together with CFC [15] and MF or MP counter-
pressure functions [33] only. Tank connection T1 in the
BEN - Electrically controlled pump-unloading function.
inlet section is separated from the tank galleries in the
spool sections. Pump oil that is not used flows via the
bypass directly to tank via T1, while returning oil from
the actuators flows to tank via the counterpressure
valve in the end section and tank connection T3.
Pump connection P1 [26]

P1 Pump connection P1 is open. Normal variant.
P1B Pump connection P1 is plugged.
External connection of signal

pressure from pump line
BX – Connection of signal pressure. BX - Hydraulically controlled pump-unloading function.
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End section
Counterpressure valve/ Separate tank connection

tank connection T2 [33] for pilot circuit [40]
Tank connection T3 [34]
Pilot pressure
connection, PS
Pilot filter [39]
Internal pilot pres-

sure supply [37]
LS-connection [31]
The end section can be equipped with a number of optional In the basic version of the end section, all connections are
functions to customize it optimally for the given application. It plugged.
can, for instance, be equipped with a pressure-reducing valve As an alternative to the standard end-section, an adapter
to supply internal pilot-pressure for hydraulic or electro-hydrau- plate can be fitted to serve as a common end-section for the
lic spool actuators, and a fixed counterpressure valve in the T2 L90LS and a K170LS or K220LS valve. In such cases, note that
port. it is the inlet of the series-K valve that should be connected to
the pump.
End section [30]

US Standard end-section
APE170 Adapter plate for flanging L90LS to K170LS with exter-
nal feedback of load signal from L90LS inlet to adapter
plate (valve not supplied with this feedback). T
API170 Same as APE170, except that LS signal is fed back to P P2B
the adapter plate internally via signal duct 3. This ver-
sion is preferable when the signal ducts do not need to
be used. See ‘System functions’, page 27.
APE220 Same as APE170, but for flanging L90LS to K220LS.
API220 Same as API170, but for flanging L90LS to K220LS.
LS connection [31]
LSP Port for connection of LS signal from other valve open.
This connection is used to receive the load signal from
a parallel-connected valve. LS LS
T T2B T T2B
LSPB Port for LS signal from other valve plugged.
T3B T3B
P2 Alternative pump connection in rear face. The connec-
tion can, for example, be used to feed valves located LSPB LSP
to the rear, or for double feeding of the valve in appli-
cations where many machine functions with very high
flow demands are operated simultaneously. Under cer-
LSP US
tain provisions, the connection can also be used in
situations when feeding from the rear face is the most LSP – Port for connection of LS signal from other valve is open.
suitable option in terms of available space. When feed- US – Standard end-section.
ing via P2, the pump-unloading function [22] cannot
be used.
P2B Alternative pump connection plugged.
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Counterpressure valve / tank connection T2 [33] T

T2 Alternative tank connection T2 open.
T2B Alternative tank connection T2 plugged. T
MF Counterpressure valve factory set to give 5 bar P P2B
counterpressure. Tank connection T1 must be plugged
(T1B) [25] and tank connection T3 [34] must be open.
If the system has a fixed pump, CFC [15], the sepa-
rate tank line T1X [25] from the bypass can be used to
reduce the idling (no load) losses in the system.
LS
Tank connection T3 [34] T
LS
T3 Tank connection T3 is open. T T2
T3
T3B Tank connection T3 is plugged.
T3B
LSPB LSPB
T2 – Without counter- MF – Factory-set
pressure valve. counterpressure valve.
Common copy spool for Section 1, Section 2, Adapter plate, Section 2, Section 1,
series-K and L90LS valve series-K series-K AP [15] L90LS L90LS
Connection of tank in case

Inlet, series-K of external pilot-pressure External feedback of load signal Simple inlet plate,
valve connection, TP [40] (not supplied ex-factory) IP [15], L90LS
Series-K valve flanged to a L90LS valve with the aid of AP plate. Load signal fed back externally.
Common copy spool for se- Section 1, Section 2, Adapter plate, AP3 [15] with internal Internal feedback
ries-K and L90LS valve series-K series-K feedback of load signal from L90LS of load signal
inlet
Connection of tank in case

Inlet, series-K of external pilot-pressure Section 2, Section 1, Simple inlet plate,
valve connection, TP [40] L90LS L90LS IP [15], L90LS
Series-K valve flanged to a L90LS valve with the aid of AP3 plate. Load signal fed back internally.
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Internal-pilot pressure supply [37] Separate tank connection for pilot circuit [40]
R Internal pilot-pressure supply is a valve function, built This connection is machined into the end section only when the
into the end section, which works as both a pressure valve is furnished with internal pilot-pressure supply [37].
regulator and a pressure relief valve in the pilot circuit.
TP Separate tank connection for the pilot circuit is open.
For safety reasons, the R-cartridge has also been
The connection to the main tank gallery of the direc-
equipped with a separate safety-valve function that
tional valve is blocked. The function is intended for
prevents the maximum permissible reduced pressure
systems in which there is a risk of dynamic pressure
from being exceeded. A check valve prevents pilot oil
fluctuations in the tank line, which cause fluctuations in
from leaking back to the pump, and therefore enables
the pilot circuit when there is a common tank line.
the pressure in the pilot circuit to be maintained in the
event of a temporary fall in pump pressure, e.g. during TPB The end section is machined to provide a separate
a rapid lowering movement. tank connection for the pilot circuit, and plugged. The
Pilot pressure for external use, e.g. for delivery to tank return of the pilot circuit is connected to the tank
PCL4 remote control valves, can be tapped from the gallery of the directional valve.
PS connection on the B-side of the end section. Pres-
sure setting: 35 bar.
Activation of lever disengagement [42]
R22 Same as R, but with 22 bar pressure setting.
RB The end section is machined to accommodate the le-
R43 Same as R, but with 43 bar pressure setting. ver disengagement function, and plugged.
REN Electrically controlled lever-disengagement for remote-
Pilot filter [39] controlled spool actuators equipped with supplemen-
tary direct lever. When there is no current to the REN
S Coarse filter with bypass function in the internal pilot
solenoid, pilot pressure to remote hydraulic or electro-
pressure supply. The filter protects the pilot circuit from
hydraulic controls is blocked. The effect is that direct
dirt, especially during start-up of the system.
levers cannot be used when remote control is engaged
YS Adapter for connection of external filter for pilot oil. and vice versa.
Enables the pilot circuit to be supplied with cleaner oil
REA Same as REN, except that pilot pressure to the remote
compared with the rest of the system.
controls is blocked when the REA solenoid is ener-
gized.
YS
PS PS REN PS
TPB TPB TP
T T T
PS PS PS
T T T
P P2B P P2B P P2B
S
S R
R
LS
LS LS
T T2
T T2 T T2
T3B PS T3B
T3B
PS2 LSPB
LSPB LSPB
REN
R - internal pilot-pressure supply. R - internal pilot-pressure supply. R - internal pilot-pressure supply.

S - coarse filter with bypass function. YS - adapter for connection of external S - coarse filter with bypass function.
TPB - end section machined to accom- pilot-pressure filter. TP - end section machined to accommo-
modate separate tank connection for pi- TPB - end section machined to accom- date separate tank connection for pilot
lot circuit, and plugged. modate separate tank connection for pi- circuit, and connection open.
lot circuit, and plugged. REN - lever disengagement function
through electrically controlled blocking
of pilot pressure.
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Spool sections
The L90LS is stackable and can be supplied in combinations of spool and spool-actuator. This enables optimum customization
1-12 spool sections. Each section can be equipped individually to the application and particular machine function in question.
with a variety of optional functions, as well as different types of
Spool actuator, enclosed variant, type ECH

Pressure setting, feed Port relief and/or anti-
reducing valve [75] cavitation function [76]
Flow setting [72]
Pilot restriction [55]
Spool function [60]

Spool designation [69]
Damping of pressure
compensator [67] Pressure compensator [66]
Spool actuator, enclosed variant, type PC

Flow requirement [61]
Spool actuator [50]
Spool actuator [50]
System signal line [80] Load-hold check valve [66]
Spool actuator, open variant, type C

Basic variant [47]
Lever bracket [51]
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Basic variants of spool section [47] B A B A

Spool sections are available in different variants depending on
the choice of optional functions:
000 Not machined for pressure compensator, load-hold
check valve, feed reducer, port-relief or anti-cavitation
valves. T T
P P
V00 Section fitted with load-hold check valve, but not ma-
chined for port relief valves.
T00 Section fitted with pressure compensator, but not ma-
chined for port relief valves.
TA0 Section fitted with pressure compensator and feed re-
duction in A-port, but not machined for port relief
valves.
LS LS
TC0 Section fitted with pressure compensator and common
T T
feed reduction in A- and B-ports, but not machined for
port relief valves.
TT0 Section fitted with pressure compensator and indi-
vidual feed reduction in A- and B-ports, but not ma-
chined for port relief valves. Variant 000 (00T) Variant V00 (V0T)
**T All of the section variants above are available in ver-
sions that are machined for, and can be fitted with,
port relief and/or anti-cavitation valves in service ports B A B A
A and B. In such cases, the letter T is given in the third
position in the product designation, e.g. 00T, V0T, T0T,
TAT, TCT and TTT. For further information, see Port re-
lief and/or anti-cavitation valves [76].
T T
V** and T** have the same machining and can be converted P P
easily from one variant to another at any time. However, the ma-
chining for *0*, *A*, *C* and *T* sections is different.
For further information, see also “Pressure compensator /
load-hold check valve [66]” and “Feed reducing valve [75]”.
LS LS
T T
Variant T00 (T0T) Variant TA0 (TAT)
B A B A
T T
P P
B A B A
T T
LS LS
T T
Variant **T prepared for port-relief and/or anti-cavitation valves
in service-ports A and B.
Above left: section with Y-plug in A-port and combined port-
relief and anti-cavitation valve in B-port.
Above right: section with combined port-relief and anti-cavita- Variant TC0 (TCT) Variant TT0 (TTT)
tion valves in both A and B ports.
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Spool actuators
Spool actuators of both the open and enclosed type can be
used on the L90LS. Open spool-actuators, in which the spool-
end is exposed, are simpler and cheaper. They are intended for
use in systems where low capital cost is a priority. They can be
operated directly by means of linear levers or mechanical coor-
dinate levers (joysticks), or can be connected to remote con-
trols by means of wires.
With enclosed spool-actuators, the spool-ends are totally
enclosed in oil-filled caps. Enclosed spool actuators are in-
tended primarily for hydraulic and electro-hydraulic remote con-
trol, but can also be the preferred choice for direct control in
aggressive environments.
Many different versions of spool actuator are available. De-
tails can be found on pages 17-20.
C
Spool actuators [50]
Directly operated, with open spool-end
C
C Spring-centred spool actuator
Steplessly operable with
spring-return to neutral. LM
Spring force in neutral: 60 N
Spring force when fully actuated: 130 N
B3 Three-position spool actuator B3

Equipped with 3-position mechanical
detent that gives 3 fixed positions:
neutral and fully actuated in either
direction. Spool remains in selected
position and must be moved B3
deliberately from one position LU
to another.
Force needed on spool to
overcome detent: approx. 160 N
FD
FD Friction-detented spool actuator
Lever remains at selected stepless
position. A force index indicates
when the lever is in neutral.
FD
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Spool actuators [50] contd.

ON/OFF remote-controlled, with open spool-end ACE
ACE Electro-pneumatic spool actuator, ON/OFF
Spring-centred. Can be fitted with
supplementary local lever
(optional) for direct, stepless
actuation of spool.
Control pressure: min. 4 bar
max. 10 bar
Spring force in neutral: 95 N
Spring force when spool
fully actuated: 160 N
Solenoid: 12 V DC 0.85 A
24 V DC 0.42 A
Voltage tolerance: ±20%
Connections: G 1/8 or NPTF 1/8-27
ACEF Electro-pneumatic spool actuator, ON/OFF

Identical to the ACE, except that it
has a common pressure gallery for LM
primary air. The primary air can be
connected to either the first or the
ACEF 727101D
last of the adjacent spool-sections
equipped with ACEF actuators.
Connection thread: G 1/8 or NPTF 1/8-27
Remote-controlled, proportional spool actuators with

open spool-end
ACP Pneumatic proportional spool-actuator LU
Can be fitted with supplementary
local lever (optional) for direct,
stepless actuation of spool.
The ACP is best controlled by
means of our VP04 remote-control
valve (see separate brochure).
Breakaway pressure*: 2 bar
Final pressure*: 5.5 bar
max. 10 bar ACP
Connection thread: G 1/8 or NPTF 1/8-27
727101D
Lever brackets [51]

LM For spool actuators with open spool-end
LU Spool-sealing cover without lever bracket for
spool actuators with open spool-end
*
The breakaway pressure is the pressure needed for the direc-
tional valve to open the connection “pump to service port”. The
final pressure is the lowest pressure needed to effect full actua-
tion of a spool in the directional valve. This data must be taken
into consideration when choosing control units, since the open-
ing pressure of the control unit must be lower than the breaka-
way pressure of the spool actuator in order to avoid jerky start-
ing and stopping. However, the control unit’s final pressure
must be higher than the final pressure of the directional valve in
order to ensure that the spools can be fully actuated.
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Directly operated with enclosed spool-ends Proportionally remote-controlled, with enclosed
CH Spring-centred spool actuator
spool-ends
Has enclosed spool-ends for use in PC Hydraulic spool-actuator
aggressive environments, and/or to
enable the lever-disengagement PCH Hydraulic spool-actuator with facility for supple-
function [52] to be incorporated. mentary local lever for direct control
Steplessly operable with spring-return The PC and PCH are proportional, hydraulically con-
to neutral. trolled spool actuators with spring-centring to neutral.
Spring force in neutral: 70 N They are intended to be controlled by the PCL4 re-
Spring force with spool fully actuated: 140 N mote-control valve. When determining a suitable con-
CHX Spring-centred spool actuator trol pressure for the PCL4, bear in mind that its breaka-
Same as CH, but with stronger springs way pressure should be approx. 1 bar lower than that
to compensate for friction in external of the directional valve in order to ensure gentle start-
linkage arms etc. ing and stopping. The pilot pressure for the PCL4 can
Spring force in neutral: 85 N be tapped from the internal pilot-pressure supply in the
Spring force with spool fully actuated: 250 N end section of the directional valve, via the PS connec-
tion.
CHB3 Three-position spool actuator
Equipped with 3-position mechanical Control pressure, breakaway*: 5.5 bar
detent that gives 3 fixed positions: Control pressure, final*: 15.0 bar
neutral and fully actuated in either Permissible pressure in pilot cap: max. 35 bar
direction. Spool remains in selected Connections: G ¼ or 9/16-18 UNF
position and must be moved deliberately
from one position to another.
Force needed on spool to * See page 18.
overcome detent: approx. 160 N
See also separate catalogue for PCL4.
CH, CHX CHB3 CH, CHX

CH, CHX
Stroke length
limitation
P-B, A-T Qset B
CHB3
Stroke length
limitation PC
P-A, B-T Qset A
PCH
PC
Stroke length
limitation PC, PCH
P-A, B-T Qset A Control signal
P-A, B-T
Stroke length
limitation
P-B, A-T
PCH
Stroke length
Control signal
limitation
P-B, A-T
P-B, A-T Qset B
Stroke length
limitation
P-A, B-T Qset A
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Proportionally remote-controlled, with enclosed Onn/off remote controlled, with enclosed
spool-ends spool-ends
EC Electro-hydraulic spool actuator EB Electro-hydraulic spool actuator
ECH Electro-hydraulic spool actuator with facility for EBHL Electro-hydraulic spool actuator with facility for
supplementary local lever for direct control supplementary local lever for direct control
The EC and ECH are proportional, electro-hydrauli- The EB and EBHL are electro-hydraulically controlled
cally controlled spool actuators with spring centering on-off spool actuators with spring centering to neutral.
to neutral. They are intended to be controlled remotely They are intended to be controlled remotely by means
by the IQAN or EHC35 control systems. Pilot-pressure of on-off signals. Pilot-pressure oil for the QDC25 con-
oil for the PVC25 converter-valves is led to the spool verter-valves is led to the spool actuators through inter-
actuators through internal ducts in the directional nal ducts in the directional valve. This means that only
valve. This means that only the electric cables from the electric cables from the control system to the sole-
the control system to the converter valve need to be noid valve need to be connected externally. The con-
connected externally. The converter valve is equipped verter valve is equipped with manual override.
with manual override. The EBHL can be operated steplessly by hand lever.
The ECH can be operated directly and steplessly by Spring force in neutral 85 N
a supplementary local lever (optional). Spring force with spool fully actuated 250 N
Spring force in neutral 60 N Control current for QDC25, 12 V 1300 mA
Spring force with spool fully actuated 350 N Control current for QDC25, 24V 650 mA
Control current for PVC25, 12 V
Breakaway* min. 550 mA
Fully actuated max. 980 mA Connector
Control current for PVC25, 24V AMP Junior-Timer type C, 963040-3
Breakaway* min. 260 mA Bosch 1 928 402 404
Fully actuated max. 510 mA
Measuring connections: G1/4 or 9/16-18 UNF *
ECHL Same as ECH, but with weaker centering spring. The breakaway current refers to the current needed for the di-
Suitable for use, e. g. when spool actuator is rectional valve to open the connection “pump to service port”.
mainly intended to be operated directly. The final current is the lowest current needed to effect full ac-
Spring force in neutral 85 N tuation of a spool in the directional valve. This data must be
Spring force with spool fully actuated 250 N taken into consideration when choosing control units, since the
Control current for PVC25, 12 V opening current of the control unit must be lower than the
Breakaway* min. 550 mA breakaway current of the spool actuator in order to avoid jerky
Fully actuated max. 820 mA starting and stopping. However, the control unit’s final current
Control current for PVC25, 24V must be higher than the final current of the directional valve in
Breakaway* min. 260 mA order to ensure that the spools can be fully actuated.
Fully actuated max. 440 mA
Other data as for ECH above.
Manual Actuation Actuation

override P-A, B-T P-B, A-T
EC, EB
EC, EB
ECH, ECHL,
EBHL
Stroke length
limitation
P-A, B-T Qset A
EC,
ECH, ECHL,
EB,
EBHL
Stroke length ECH,
limitation ECHL
P-B, A-T Qset B
EBHL
Stroke length
limitation
P-A, B-T Qset A
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Lever bracket [51]

0
In addition to the normal lever-attachment angle, L1, the lever 1 20°
bracket is available in 8 other angles, designated L0 to L8 (see L * = P–A B–T
figure opposite). In the L4 variant, for instance, the lever is 20°
2
mounted parallel with the spool. A B
20°
L1 Standard lever-bracket for directly operated spool ac- 3
tuators with enclosed spool-ends, e.g. CH, and for re-
20°
mote-controlled spool actuators that have facility for
supplementary local lever for direct control, e.g. ECH. 4
20°
5
20°
6
20°
7 20°
8
Lever brackets L can be given different attachment angles.
Lever disengagement [52]
All spool actuators with enclosed spool-ends (both directly op-
erated ones and the remote-controlled ones that have a supple-
mentary local lever for direct control) can be furnished with a
function that disengages the local levers when pilot pressure is
connected to remote levers. The function requires the end sec-
tion to be equipped with the REN or REA [42] electrically con-
trolled pilot-pressure-blocking function. (In the case of the PCH
spool actuator, pilot pressure for the PCL4 remote-control valve
should be taken from the PS2 connection on the A-side of the
end section, which gives pilot oil only when the local lever is
disengaged.) Pilot pressure
LR Local lever for direct control disengaged when pilot- Schematic illustration of lever disengagement.
pressure signal is received from REN or REA function.
B
Pilot restrictor [55 A, B]
To give gentle control characteristics, remote-controlled spool
actuators with enclosed spool-ends are fitted with pilot
restrictors, which can be chosen individually for each service
port. The restrictor gives a kind of ramp function.
/ Without pilot restrictor
0.8 0.8 mm pilot restrictor
A
Pilot restrictor
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Choice of spool Spool symbols

The spool is the most important link between the operator’s ac- B A
tuation of a control lever and the behaviour of the correspond-
ing machine function. The designs of our spools are therefore
customized to meet the operating criteria of each individual ma-
D
chine function as accurately as possible. Spools are designed
with the aid of a computerized specification system, which
takes all factors into account.
EA
Spool function [60]
There are many spool variants: D, EA, EB, M, CA, Dm, Da and
Db, which are customized for different flows, load conditions EB
and actuator area ratios. The spools are also available with dif-
ferent degrees of force feedback from the A- and/or B-side.
D Double-acting spool for, e.g. double-acting cylinder.
Blocked in the neutral position. M
EA Single-acting spool for, e.g. single-acting cylinder.
Blocked in the neutral position. Service port B blocked.
EB Single-acting spool for, e.g. single-acting cylinder. CA
Blocked in the neutral position. Service port A blocked.
M Double-acting spool for, e.g. hydraulic motor. Float
position function in neutral position. Dm
CA Regenerative spool for rapid feeding of cylinder via the
A-port. The large side of the cylinder is connected to
the A-port.
Da
Dm Double-acting spool with drainage A to T and B to T,
which prevents pressure build-up in the neutral posi-
tion. The spool is used as a double-acting spool in
combination with, e.g. an overcentre valve. Db
Da Double-acting spool with drainage A to T, which
prevents pressure build-up in the A-port in the neutral P T
position. The spool is used as a double-acting spool in
combination with, e.g. an overcentre valve.
Db Double-acting spool with drainage B to T, which
prevents pressure build-up in the B-port in the neutral
position. The spool is used as a double spool in com-
bination with, e.g. an over-centre valve.
q (l/min) Flow rate in motor connection
Flow requirements [61 A, B]

There is a wide range of computer-optimized spool designs for
the L90LS with nominal flows of up to 90 l/min per spool-section
when the sections are equipped with individual pressure-com-
pensators.
Without individual pressure-compensators, flows up to 125
l/min per spool section are obtainable, depending on the ad-
justed differential between the load-signal pressure and the
pump pressure.
On the basis of the desired flows to the A and B ports en-
tered in the ordering documentation, our computerized valve-
specification system selects a spool to give at least the speci-
fied flow, at the same time taking all other parameters into ac-
count.
The maximum flow is then set by limiting the spool stroke by
means of adjustment screws on the spool actuators or, in the
case of electro-hydraulic remote control, by tuning the electron-
ics.
See “Flow settings [72]” for details on factory-set maximum
flows.
Spool stroke (mm)
Typical curves showing flow as a function of spool stroke.
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Area ratios [62]

The area ratio for a spool section is calculated by dividing the F
cylinder area that is connected to the B-port by the area con-
nected to the A-port. When the large side of the cylinder is con-
nected to the A-port, the area ratio is less than 1. The area ratio
for a motor is 1.
A B
PT
LAB - Lift load can change between the A- and B-port.
F
Load characteristics [63]
The characteristics of the lift load can be specified according
to five typical cases. This information is entered so that the
spool can be be customized optimally for the intended applica-
tion.
LAB Lift load can alternate between A-port and B-port.
LA Lift load normally on A-port only. A B
LB Lift load normally on B-port only.

LN No or low lift-load on A- and B-ports. PT
S Slewing function. LA - Lift load normally on A-port only.
Force feedback [64 A, B] A B

The L90LS can be furnished with a force-feedback function to
give operators of the LS system the same positive sense of
force-control obtained with constant-flow (CFO) systems. This
makes it easier for the operator to avoid damaging the machine PT
in applications such as digging, since he is able to sense in- LB - Lift load normally on B-port only.
creasing resistance or outright obstacles to the movement of a
machine function.
Force feedback also gives a kind of ramp function that re- Flow rate (%) Force feedback
sults in more gentle transition between rapid changes in the
speed of a machine movement. This in turn has a stabilizing
effect on the hydraulic system and results in smoother opera-
tion of the machine. Both characteristics are important, espe-
cially for functions like slewing movements. In addition to in-
creasing the efficiency of the machine, they also minimize wear.
The A and B ports individually can be given any one of
Light
three different levels of force feedback. The higher the level,
load
the greater the reduction in speed for a given lever stroke as
resistance rises. This means that the operator must move the Heavy
lever further if he wishes to maintain the same speed of move- load
ment with rising resistance.
/ No force feedback
FN Normal level of force feedback
FH High level of force feedback
FL Low level of force feedback Lever stroke (%)
The force feedback function is not available for directly oper-

ated valves.
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Pressure compensator / load-hold check valve [66]

When there are demands for very good simultaneous-operating q (l/min) Flow rate curves
characteristics or intensive, multi-section operability and re-
sponsiveness, individual spool-sections in the L90LS can be
equipped with integral pressure-compensators. Sections so
equipped are not then influenced by other simultaneously-oper-
ated machine functions, regardless of the variations in loads,
provided there is sufficient pump capacity.
Responding to the instantaneous value of the load signal,
the pressure compensator regulates continuously the flow
through the spool to maintain a constant pressure-differential
between the pump and service-port sides of the spool. This re-
sults in a constant flow to the consumer for a given lever stroke,
regardless of the load pressure or any activity in other spool
sections.
The standard variant of the pressure compensator is desig-
nated K. Three other variants, designated KL, KH and KX,
which give 85, 120 and 150 % of the standard flow respectively, Load pressure (bar)
are also available. They are intended to enable further
customization of the spool section to suit the flow requirements Load-independent flow with pressure compensator.
of the actuator.
All Parker pressure compensators are fast and responsive,
and come with an integrated load-hold check-valve function. If
necessary, spool sections with pressure compensators can also
be equipped with feed-reducing valves in the service ports to
regulate the delivery pressure to the consumer to the desired
level.
(V** and T** spool-sections [47] have the same machining
and can be converted easily to accommodate feed-reducing
and port-relief valves.)
/ Section not machined for pressure compensator or
load-hold check valve.
K Standard pressure compensator.
KL Compensator that gives 85% of specified spool’s
nominal flow.
KH Compensator that gives 120% of specified spool’s
nominal flow.
KX Compensator that gives 150% of specified spool’s
nominal flow.
N Section equipped with load-hold check valve.
X Section machined for pressure compensator or load-
hold check valve, and plugged.
Damping of pressure compensator [67]

The LS restrictor affects the response of the pressure compen-
sator, and is normally chosen at 0.8 mm.
/ No LS restrictor for compensator.
0.6 Alternative LS restrictor for compensator.
0.8 Recommended LS restrictor for compensator.
1.0 Alternative LS restrictor for compensator.
Spool designations [69]

To facilitate optimal customization to meet the criteria of each
individual machine function, the choice of spools is made with
the aid of our computerized specification program. The infor-
mation entered at items 60-66 forms part of the basis for the
choice of spool.
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Flow settings [72]

The strokes of spools controlled by enclosed spool-actuators
can be arrested to limit the maximum flow to service ports A
and B. Setting B-port
Qset The valve is supplied with factory-set maximum flows

to the spool section. The settings agree with the speci-
fied flow-requirements to the A and B ports [61 A, B].
QsetA The valve is supplied with factory-set maximum flow to
the spool section. The setting agrees with the specified
flow-requirement to the A port [61 A].
QsetB The valve is supplied with factory-set maximum flow to
the spool section. The setting agrees with the specified
flow-requirement to the B port [61 B].
When setting the flow rates for spool sections not equipped
Setting A-port
with pressure compensators in systems fed by LS pumps, the
settings are made with a ∆p of 15 bar between the pump pres-
sure at the PX port and the load signal at the PL port at full flow
take-off. (For flow setting with PC spool-actuators, please see
page 19.)
Limiting the maximum flow over the spool by means of me-
chanical stroke-length limitation of the spool stroke.
Feed-reducing valve [75]

The L90LS with sections designated *A*, *C* or *T* at item [47] qm (l/min) Reduction characteristics
is equipped with feed-reducing valves.
Sections designated *A* have feed reduction in the A-port;
those designated *C* have common feed reduction for the A-
and B-ports; those designated *T* have individually adjustable
feed reduction for the A-port and B-port.
Feed reduction is used for system functions that require a
lower maximum pressure compared with the normal working
pressure of the system. The feed-reducing valve, which is step-
lessly adjustable from 50 to 320 bar, reduces the delivery pres-
sure in the service port to the pre-set level.
Through the use of feed-reducing valves, the delivery pres-
sure can be limited without consuming any more than a pilot
flow (<2 l/min).
For feed reduction to be installed, the section must be
equipped with a pressure compensator. Since the feed-reduc-
ing valve is a 2-way valve, pressure shocks that arise after the
feed-reducing valve must be limited with the aid of a port relief
valve. The pressure setting on the port relief valve should be as
Pred (bar)
close as possible to the setting on the feed-reducing valve,
although at least 10 bar higher.
Pred = reduced pressure
qm = flow rate in service port
Setting of feed reduction in the A-port [75A]
Setting values for the A-port are from 50 to 300 bar.
Setting of feed reduction in the B-port [75B]

Setting values for the B-port are from 50 to 300 bar.
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Port relief and/or anti-cavitation valves [76 A, B]

In spool sections designated **T [47], the PLC053 can be used
as a combined port-relief and anti-cavitation valve in the service
ports to protect the valve and consumer from high system pres-
sure and pressure surges.
The PLC053 is a direct-acting pressure relief valve with a
very fast opening sequence and good pressure characteristic.
The interchangeable PLC cartridge is factory set. The make-up
function enables oil to flow from the tank gallery to the service-
port side in the event of negative pressure in the service ports,
in order to prevent cavitation.
/ Section not machined for port relief valves.
X2 Section machined for port relief valve. Service port
open to tank. Circuit diagram for PLC053 pressure relief valve.
Y2 Section machined for port relief valve. Connection A/B
to tank blocked with plug.
∆p (bar) Pressure relief characteristic
N2 A/B side of section equipped with anti-cavitation valve.
50-350 Standard pressure settings (in bar) for port relief valves
in A- or B-ports:
50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 140, 160, 175, 190, 210, 230, 250,
260, 280, 300, 320 and 350.
q (l/min)
∆p (bar) Make-up characteristics
q (l/min)
Borås, Sweden
System functions B A
The L90LS can be equipped with integrated functions to create
complete system solutions. The load signal from any service
port or spool section can be connected with signal ducts and
utilized to stop or limit the pressure to individual machine func-
Two speed
tions. T
In cranes, this auxiliary controlling concept is implemented P
with the aid of the M11 function manifold [90]. Another example
of how the load-signal ducts can be exploited is in the control
of thrust pressure to rock drills, according to the instantaneous
rotational torque (rotation-pressure controlled thrust).
System signal lines [80]

SF Valve section equipped with 3 signal lines that can be
LS LS
connected internally to individual load signals [81], as
well as signal line for activation of two-speed function T
Lever disengage line
[82] and signal line for disengagement of direct levers 3
[52]. (Lever disengagement not applicable to C, B3 or 2 Signal lines
ACE spool actuators [50]). 1
LSB LSA
Individual LS connection [81] SF – System signal line
/ No LS connection to signal lines. No possibility of
external connection either.
A1B Load signal from port A connected to duct 1.
A1B2 Load signal from port A connected to duct 1.
Load signal from port B connected to duct 2.
LSB LSA LSB LSA
A2B Load signal from port A connected to duct 2.
A1B3 A2B
A2B2 Load signal from both ports A and B connected to
duct 2.
AB No connection between load signal and signal ducts.
AB2 Load signal from port B connected to duct 2.
AB3 Load signal from port B connected to duct 3.
The load signal from more than one section can be connected LSB LSA LSB LSA
to the same duct. A check valve in each section prevents back-
A2B2 AB
ward transmission of the load signal from the ducts into indi-
vidual sections.
In addition to connection with the signal ducts, the load sig-
nal is also available for external connection at the base of the
valve.
LSB LSA LSB LSA
AB2 A1B
LSB LSA LSB LSA LSB LSA
A1B2 A2B3 AB3
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Two-speed function [82]

Any number of spool sections in the L90LS can be furnished q (%) Flow
with a two-speed function to enable switching between per-
formance and precision work with machines such as cranes
and skylifts.
The two-speed function is activated with the aid of the M11
function manifold [90]. Activation reduces the flow to the con-
sumer as indicated below:
QR2 Flow to consumer reduced to 20% of normal flow.
QR3 Flow to consumer reduced to 30% of normal flow. Normal
QR4 Flow to consumer reduced to 40% of normal flow.

QR5 Flow to consumer reduced to 50% of normal flow. QR4
QR2
N.B.
When a spool section is equipped with a two-speed function,
the pressure compensator in the section does not have a
load-hold check valve function. For this reason, overcentre Lever stroke (%)
valves are required for the controlled actuator.
Diagram shows curves for:
Normal flow.
Flow with QR4 activated.
Internal connection of service port [85] Flow with QR2 activated.
Thanks to the internal service-port connections, system solu-
tions employing function manifolds that require the service port
to be used by the manifold can be integrated without the need
A B
for external piping.
M Gives internal service-port connection downstream of
the spool section.
A013 Gives internal service-port connection both down-
stream and upstream of the spool section.
M
Function manifolds [90-99]

The L90LS can be equipped with function manifolds that enable
complete system solutions to be integrated into the valve.
Standard function manifolds are available for overload pro-
tection, two-speed function, float position, priority for steering
and brakes, etc. In addition to the standard units, we custom-
build function manifolds to meet special system criteria. Please
contact Parker for further information. Sectional manifold with internal connection of service ports to
downstream function manifold.
Borås, Sweden
Dimensional drawing
Spool actuators with enclosed spool end (inch)
157,5 (6.20)
129,5 (5.10)
(1.06)
27
11,5 (0.45)
45 (1.77)
90 (3.54)
max.160 (6.30) 179 (7.05)

54 (2.13) 125 (4.92)
45 (1.77) 45 (1.77)
(0.12) 40,5 (1.59) (1.50) (1.26) (0.94)
3 36 (1.42) 38 32 24
43 (1.69)
53 (2.09)
61,4 (2.42)
94 (3.70)
CH
CHX
40 (1.57)
L
ECH
ECHL
EBHL
PC
12 40 (1.57)
35 (1.38)
(0.47)
(0.12) 3
(1.75) 44,5 45 (1.77)
max. 115 (4.53) max. 160 (6.30)
No. of L L L with inlet plate IP [15]
sections mm inch mm inch
1 169 6.65 144 5.67
2 209 8.23 184 7.24
3 249 9.80 224 8.82
41 (1.61)
4 289 11.38 264 10.39

5 329 12.95 304 11.97
(0.93) 23,5
6 369 14.53 344 13.54

7 409 16.10 384 15.12
8 449 17.68 424 16.69
67,5 (2.66) 9 489 19.25 464 18.27
87 (3.43) 10 529 20.83 504 19.84
11 569 22.40 544 21.42
12 609 23.98 584 22.99
Connection threads, see page 6.
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Dimensional drawing
Spool actuators with open spool end (inch)
165,2 (6.50)
129,5 (5.10)
57 (2.24)
(1.06)
27
(0.45)
11,5
45 (1.77)
90 (3.54)
152,5 (6.00)
52,5 (2.07) 68 (2.68) (1.50) (1.26) (0.94)
(0.35) 9 38 32 24
(0.14) 3,5
61,4 (2.42)
C
B3
40 (1.57)
ACE
L
C
B3
35 (1.38)
40 (1.57)
(0.47)
12
(1.38)
35 1,5 (0.06)
(0.31)
43 (1.69) 8 63 (2.48) No. of L L L with inlet plate IP [15]
sections mm inch mm inch
1 169 6.65 144 5.67
2 209 8.23 184 7.24
3 249 9.80 224 8.82
4 289 11.38 264 10.39
5 329 12.95 304 11.97
6 369 14.53 344 13.54
7 409 16.10 384 15.12
41 (1.61)
8 449 17.68 424 16.69

9 489 19.25 464 18.27
(0.93) 23,5
10 529 20.83 504 19.84

11 569 22.40 544 21.42
67,5 (2.66) 12 609 23.98 584 22.99
87 (3.43)
Connection threads, see page 6.
Borås, Sweden
Direct levers
Levers for open spool-actuators (inch)
)
(1.06
Levers M7 and M71 are made of steel with an anti-rust surface ∅ 2 7
treatment, and fitted with a knob of black plastic. The knob on
the M71 lever has a top window for the insertion of a symbol. (0.98)
The lever kits are delivered complete with pin sets for mounting ∅25
to the valve.
207 (8.15)
172 (6.77)
22 (0.87)
22 (0.87)
46 (1.81) 53 (2.09)
Lever M7 Lever M71
Direct lever for enclosed spool-actuators

Lever for directly operated spool-actuators with enclosed
spool-end, and for remote controlled spool-actuators that have
a facility for a supplementary local lever for direct control.
The ML1 lever is made of steel and has an anti-rust surface
treatment. The lever knob is of black plastic and has a top win-
.50)
dow for the insertion of a symbol. The lever kit consists of a

knob, the lever shaft and a lock nut.
165 (6
(0.83)
21
22
(0.87)
Ordering number Designation Lever ML1
9122 1780-08 M7
9122 1780-11 M71
8234 9390-01 ML1
Borås, Sweden
For further information, please contact:
Parker Hannifin AB Catalogue HY17-8504/UK

Mobile Controls Division Catalogue HY17-8504/US
SE-501 78 Borås Ed. 0503
Sweden
Tel +4633 16 91 00
Fax +4633 12 11 43
www.parker.com

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[00] refer to position numbers in the customer specification.

Separate tank connec-

Flow rates, recommended Technical information in this catalogue is applicable at an

Hydraulic circuit diagram showing basic functions of L90LS

Pressure relief valve [16]

Inlet section for fixed or vari-

Pump unloading function [22]

Inlet sections [15]

Pressure relief valve [16]

Pressure setting [17]

PS - Pilot-operated pressure relief valve.

∆p (bar) Pressure relief characteristic

Load signal system [20]

Pump-unloading function [22]

Tank connection T1 [25]

Pump connection P1 [26]

External connection of signal

BX – Connection of signal pressure. BX - Hydraulically controlled pump-unloading function.

Counterpressure valve/ Separate tank connection

Tank connection T3 [34]

Pilot filter [39]

Internal pilot pres-

Pump connection P2 [32]

End section [30]

Counterpressure valve / tank connection T2 [33] T

Connection of tank in case

Connection of tank in case

R - internal pilot-pressure supply. R - internal pilot-pressure supply. R - internal pilot-pressure supply.

Spool actuator, enclosed variant, type ECH

Flow setting [72]

Pilot restriction [55]

Spool function [60]

Spool actuator, enclosed variant, type PC

Spool actuator [50]

Spool actuator [50]

System signal line [80] Load-hold check valve [66]

Spool actuator, open variant, type C

Lever bracket [51]

Basic variants of spool section [47] B A B A

Variant T00 (T0T) Variant TA0 (TAT)

B3 Three-position spool actuator B3

Spool actuators [50] contd.

ACEF Electro-pneumatic spool actuator, ON/OFF

Remote-controlled, proportional spool actuators with

Lever brackets [51]

Spool actuators [50] contd.

See also separate catalogue for PCL4.

CH, CHX CHB3 CH, CHX

Spool actuators [50] contd.

Manual Actuation Actuation

Lever bracket [51]

Choice of spool Spool symbols

Flow requirements [61 A, B]

Typical curves showing flow as a function of spool stroke.

Area ratios [62]

LB Lift load normally on B-port only.

Force feedback [64 A, B] A B

The force feedback function is not available for directly oper-

Pressure compensator / load-hold check valve [66]

Damping of pressure compensator [67]